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ans2. No is the short answer, for they are two different challenges.

Dishwasher detergents are quite aggressive, and will remove decorative metal plating (gold, silver, platinum) from objects. Strong phosphates are common in these detergents - they are very different from 'kitchen sink' detergents.

Microwave heating on the other hand could seriously deform some plastics, and the microwave environment does not take kindly to metal in the oven. Some sugars and fats also have problems.

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No, you can put plastic in the microwave which would melt in the oven and metal dishes are oven safe but can't be used in the microwave. Glass works in either.

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Just look on the back or bottom - is says so!

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